MacDown Alternatives for Windows

MacDown is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Typora. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try ghostwriter or Haroopad. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to MacDown and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to MacDown are Hemingway Editor, ReText, MarkdownPad and Notepack.

MacDown alternatives are mainly Text Editors but may also be Note-taking Tools or Word Processors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MacDown.

MacDown

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MacDown is an open source Markdown editor for OS X, released under the MIT License. It is heavily influenced by Chen Luo’s...

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Typora
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Paid • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Electron / Atom Shell
144 Typora alternatives
Typora gives you a seamless experience as both a reader and a writer. It removes the preview window, mode switcher, syntax symbols of markdown source code, and all other unnecessary distractions. Instead, it provides a real live preview feature to help you concentrate on the...
- - Typora is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MacDown.
- - Typora is the most popular commercial alternative to MacDown.
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Typora Features
1. Support for MarkDownTypora supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
3. Distraction-freeTypora has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
4. WYSIWYG SupportTypora integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
5. LightweightTypora consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Support for LaTeXTypora supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
7. Syntax HighlightingTypora supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
8. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Typora.
9. Code FormattingTypora supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
Write files in markdown
Save as Markdown
Clean design
Simple text editor
Export to PDF
Multiplatform
Nested Folders
Minimalistic
Multiple languages
Built-in themes
ghostwriter
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Windows
Linux
125 ghostwriter alternatives
No excuses. No distractions. Just write. ghostwriter is a feature-rich text editor using Markdown syntax which makes it suitable for note-taking, document redaction, simple HTML website creation and much more.
- - ghostwriter is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MacDown.
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ghostwriter Features
1. Support for MarkDownghostwriter supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Dark Modeghostwriter supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Lightweightghostwriter consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Portableghostwriter can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
6. Spell Checkingghostwriter can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
7. Syntax Highlightingghostwriter supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
Simple text editor
Distraction-free Writing
Stay Focused
Writing statistics
Export to Word
Word counter
Fullscreen support
Support for Large File
Hemingway Editor
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Paid • Proprietary
Text Editor
Grammar Checker
Mac
Windows
Online
119 Hemingway Editor alternatives
Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.
- - Hemingway Editor is the most popular Web-based alternative to MacDown.
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Hemingway Editor Features
1. Spell CheckingHemingway Editor can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
2. Distraction-freeHemingway Editor has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Works OfflineHemingway Editor can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Writing assistance
Collaborative writing
Ebook writer
Readability integration
Distraction-free Writing
Automated proofreading
Writing suggestions
Haroopad
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
103 Haroopad alternatives
Haroopad is a markdown enabled document processor for creating web-friendly documents. You can author various formats of documents such as blog article, slide, presentation, report, and e-mail as if experts did.
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Haroopad Features
1. Support for MarkDownHaroopad supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Vim key mapping
Publishing
Discontinued
The last update was in December 2018.
ReText
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
189 ReText alternatives
ReText is a simple text editor for Markdown and reStructuredText documents with syntax highlighting and optional live preview.
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ReText Features
1. LightweightReText consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for MarkDownReText supports MarkDown for document formatting.
3. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
4. Distraction-freeReText has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
5. WYSIWYG SupportReText integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
ReStructuredText
MarkdownPad
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Editor
Windows
94 MarkdownPad alternatives
MarkdownPad is a full-featured Markdown editor for Windows. Features: LivePreview : Instantly see how your documents look in HTML as you create them. Easy formatting with keyboard shortcuts. Markdown formatting can be applied (and removed) with handy keyboard shortcuts and toolb.
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MarkdownPad Features
1. Support for MarkDownMarkdownPad supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Discontinued
The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 2.5, released in December 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Notepack
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Windows
Linux
336 Notepack alternatives
Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.
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Notepack Features
Note organization
Knowledge Management
WebDAV Sync
Markdown Edit
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Windows
74 Markdown Edit alternatives
Markdown Edit is a Windows desktop Markdown editor with an emphasis on content and keyboard shortcuts. There is minimal window chrome and most functions are accessed through keyboard shortcuts.
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Markdown Edit Features
1. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
2. Support for MarkDownMarkdown Edit supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Discontinued
According to the project's GitHub README.md, Markdown Edit is no longer maintained, and the author recommends Visual Studio Code.https://github.com/mike-ward/Markdown-Edit/
MarkFlowy
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
45 MarkFlowy alternatives
Modern markdown editor application, Build fast and efficient workflows.
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MarkPad
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Windows
91 MarkPad alternatives
MarkPad is a Text editor for writing in MarkDown-Syntax. It will display the parsed and styled result to the right side of the plain text on the left.
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MarkPad Features
1. Support for MarkDownMarkPad supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Yu Writer Pro
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
87 Yu Writer Pro alternatives
Efficient cross-platform Markdown text editor.
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Yu Writer Pro Features
1. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
2. AutocompletionYu Writer Pro can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
3. Support for MarkDownYu Writer Pro supports MarkDown for document formatting.
4. Syntax HighlightingYu Writer Pro supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
5. Ad-freeYu Writer Pro doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Code FormattingYu Writer Pro supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
LaTeX Math
Marxico
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Google Chrome
Evernote
63 Marxico alternatives
Marxico is a neat Markdown editor that features :

code highlight, tables, images, attachments, LaTeX etc.

live preview, offline desktop client and Chrome App.

Evernote integration with notebooks & tags, two-way bind editing etc.
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Marxico Features
1. Support for MarkDownMarxico supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Evernote integration